Libraries

Libraries on the South Coast are some of the most popular gathering spots in communities throughout the region. Held in high esteem, libraries were so important to Coos County residents that years ago they set up a special tax base to pay for library operations. Those tax dollars ensure libraries are open in tiny towns such as Dora and Lakeside to the bigger cities of North Bend and Coos Bay. Over the years, many library have expanded services, offering Internet computers, classes and special programs featuring guest speakers from authors to historical experts, and even children's reading programs. Here is a listing of South Coast libraries and their office hours.

Coos County Libraries

Bandon ..... 347-3221
1204 11th St. S.W.
Tuesday-Thursday,
10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.;
Friday-Saturday,
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Coos Bay ..... 269-1101
525 W. Anderson Ave.
Monday-Thursday,
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.;
Friday-Saturday,
noon to 6 p.m.

Coquille ..... 396-2166
105 N. Birch St.
Monday-Thursday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Lakeside ..... 759-4432
915 North Lake Road
Monday & Wednesday,
noon to 6 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.;
Friday, 2 to 6 p.m.;
Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
Myrtle Point 572-2591
435 Fifth St.
Monday-Wednesday,
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.;
Thursday-Saturday,
noon to 5 p.m.

Myrtle Point, Dora ..... 572-6009
56125 Goldbrick Road
Monday, Wednesday &
Friday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

North Bend ..... 756-0400
1800 Sherman Ave.
Monday-Wednesday,
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.;
Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.;
Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. (September through May).

Powers, (Hazel M. Lewis) ..... 439-5311
511 Third St.
Monday & Wednesday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon
and 4 to 8 p.m.,
Friday-Saturday,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Southwestern Oregon Community College ..... 888-7270
2nd Floor, Tioga Hall
1988 Newmark, Coos Bay
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(excluding summer)

Western Douglas County Library
Reedsport ..... 271-3500
395 Winchester Ave.
Monday, 2 to 8 p.m.;
Tuesday, Wednesday &
Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Thursday, 2 to 6 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.